Chemical burns to eye occur when something splashes into it when vapors/fumes of strong chemicals irritate the eye.

If you get chemicals in your eye:

• Rinse with water for at least 15-20 minutes at an eye wash station.
• You might need help to keep your eyes open, to force the water to all parts of the eye.
• Seek medical advice.
• During transport to the hospital keep rinsing your eye with an eyewash bottle.
• If you got a compound that contains silver ions in your eye, do not use saline solutions to rinse with.